Details:
- Salary: £42,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bridgwater Somerset
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Precision CNC toolmaker/ machinist
Bridgwater Area | £42,000 per annum + Bonus | Permanent
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a CNC Toolmaker / Tooling Technician to join a skilled manufacturing team in the Bridgwater area.
This hands-on role focuses on precision toolmaking to tight tolerances, supporting production agility, equipment reliability, and site safety. You will play a key role in manufacturing and refurbishing tooling to exacting standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Key Duties:
Manufacture and refurbish high-precision, low-tolerance tooling from technical drawings.
Operate CNC and manual workshop equipment, including XYZ ProTrak machines.
Work closely with design teams to develop new tooling solutions.
Provide timely engineering solutions to manufacturing challenges.
Support improvements to tooling and production processes.
Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workshop environment.
Assist the maintenance team when required.
Contribute to Manufacturing Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Support and mentor colleagues and apprentices where appropriate.
Requirements:
Apprentice-trained NVQ or equivalent engineering qualification.
Proven experience in precision machining, tool design, and fabrication.
Skilled in high-precision, low-tolerance toolmaking.
Experience operating CNC and manual machining equipment.
Experience with XYZ ProTrak machines beneficial.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances.
Excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Innovative and proactive approach to work.
What We Offer:
£42,000 per annum.
Bonus scheme.
Excellent benefits package.
Subsidised canteen.
33 days holiday.
Permanent long-term opportunity.
Supportive manufacturing environment with career development opportunities.
Interested?
Apply now with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this CNC Toolmaker / Tooling Technician opportunity in the Bridgwater area.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment